Tommy (deluxe edition, limited edition, numbered)

~ Release by The Who (see all versions of this release, 53 available)

Annotation

Comes in a CD-sized mini LP replica with various inserts (two extra sleeves, two booklets), housed in a plastic box.

SHM-CD

Annotation last modified on 2023-06-26 03:00 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶SHM-CD: The original album
2▼SHM-CD: Out‐Takes and Demos
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1I Was
recording of:
I Was (It Was You)
writer:
Barry Gray (soundtrack composer), Eula Parker (singer-songwriter) and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
0:18
2Christmas (out‐take 3)
recording of:
Christmas
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
4:45
3Cousin Kevin Model Child
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1998)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Cousin Kevin
lyricist:
John Entwistle
composer:
John Entwistle (in 1969)
publisher:
New Action Ltd. and New Ikon Music Ltd.
1:26
4Young Man Blues (version 1)
recording of:
Young Man Blues
lyricist and composer:
Mose Allison
publisher:
Andre Mae Music Co., Bug Music Ltd. and Jazz Editions (in 2006)
2:53
5Tommy Can You Hear Me? (alternate version)
recording of:
Tommy Can You Hear Me?
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
2:01
6Trying to Get Through
recording of:
Trying to Get Through
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
2:51
7Sally Simpson (out‐takes)
recording of:
Sally Simpson
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
4:10
8Miss Simpson
recording of:
Sally Simpson
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
4:21
9Welcome (take 2)
recording of:
Welcome
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
3:45
10Tommy’s Holiday Camp (band’s version)
recording of:
Tommy’s Holiday Camp
lyricist:
Keith Moon (drummer)
composer:
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1969)
publisher:
New Ikon Music Ltd.
1:09
11We’re Not Gonna Take It (alternate version)
recording of:
We’re Not Gonna Take It
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
6:12
12Dogs (Part 2)
producer:
Kit Lambert
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1969-02-12)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-02-12)
recording of:
Dogs, Part Two (on 1969-02-12)
composer:
Keith Moon (drummer)
publisher:
New Ikon Music Ltd.
2:30
13It’s a Boy
recording of:
It’s a Boy
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
0:44
14Amazing Journey
recording of:
Amazing Journey
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
3:43
15Christmas
recording of:
Christmas
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
1:58
16Do You Think It’s Alright?
recording of:
Do You Think It’s Alright?
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
0:29
17Pinball Wizard
recording of:
Pinball Wizard
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
3:47

Credits

Release group

associated singles/EPs:I’m Free
I’m Free / We’re Not Gonna Take It
Pinball Wizard
See Me, Feel Me
covers:The String Quartet Tribute to The Who’s Tommy by Vitamin String Quartet feat. The Section
translated covers:Di-rect doet Tommy by Di‐rect (Dutch rock band)
live performances:The Who’s Tommy Orchestral by Roger Daltrey
included in:Phases
The Studio Albums
part of:Rolling Stone: The 50 Greatest Concept Albums of All Time (2022-10-12) (number: 5) (order: 5)
Jaguaro: One Hundred Albums You Should Remove From Your Collection Immediately (number: 22) (order: 22)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 96) (order: 96)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 96) (order: 96)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005 edition) (number: 144) (order: 144)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 190) (order: 190)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 190) (order: 190)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/68455 [info]
lyrics page:https://genius.com/albums/The-who/Tommy [info]
reviews:https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/chdp [info]
other databases:https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/the-who/tommy/ [info]
https://www.metalmusicarchives.com/album/the-who/tommy [info]
https://www.musik-sammler.de/album/4719/ [info]
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album-details-11783 [info]
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=16066 [info]
https://www.spirit-of-rock.com/en/album/Tommy/832 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000392525 [info]
Wikidata:Q372055 [info]